- Vanatun monastery stay - Taste the natural bounties of the Tavush region, from juicy berries to zesty greens to wild mushrooms, on a Dilijan Woodland Feast, a 3 course Wild Food Adventure set in the mountains of Dilijan National Park. Starting from our guest house near Haghartsin Monastery, we’ll go off-roading to our wild dining location, set in the thick forests of the park and with stunning views of the sheer rock cliffs of the Ijevan Mountains.
Your dining experience will begin with welcome cocktails made from local honey wine and wild edible herbs, followed by 3 carefully created courses based on the culinary traditions of Tavush, which we will prepare right there in the forest using local, seasonal ingredients. While you dine and soak in the fresh mountain air, we’ll share stories behind each dish, including where they come from and what they mean for the local people of Tavush. You’ll go home with both a full tummy and heart.
- Off-road driving
- Additional alcohol available at extra cost
- Snacks
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Transportation from/to Yerevan
- Spicy Bean Salad - Canned or fresh red beans with pickled cucumber, pickled radish, ajika or red pepper paste and fresh green chili pepper.
Locally-Sourced, Seasonal Produce: All meals on this Wild Food Adventure are made using seasonal produce either picked directly from local farms or gathered from the forest.
Original, Traditional Recipes: With guidance from a knowledgeable Armenian food historian, your hosts have curated a menu that remains faithful to the regional culinary lineage, safeguarding and sharing local food customs with visitors like yourself.
Professionally Trained Local Guides: Your guides have received training in culinary techniques, hygiene, food and waste handling, environmental preservation, first aid, and hospitality at the renowned Yeremyan Academy, Armenia’s premier culinary school, ensuring a comfortable experience for you.
Preserved Natural Surroundings: This adventure unfolds in Dilijan National Park, one of four national parks in Armenia. Your guides take every necessary action to guarantee that they leave the natural setting undisturbed.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
